One Size Does Not Fit All: Autism Spectrum Disorders
By: Christina Whalen, PhD, BCBA April is Autism Awareness Month. This is a great time to build…
Top Take-Aways From Webinar on Meeting the Needs of Children with Behavioral Challenges Virtually
by Dr. Kurt Hulett, Author, and Special Education Advocate “Remember, it is relatively easy to teach social skills…
The State of My Field: Special Education in the COVID-19 Era
by Dr. Kurt Hulett, Author, and Special Education Advocate “We need to worry less about compliance and checking…
Harnessing Universal Design for Learning and SEL in Special Education
by Jennifer C. Townsend, M.Ed. By implementing a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that supports all learners, we can create a…
5 Things a Student with Autism Wishes His Teachers Had Known
by James Sinclair If students are like flowers, then students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are a…
Tips for Creating Employability Opportunities for Students with Neurodiverse Conditions
by John Peterson Students with neurodiverse conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, ADHD and social…
Taking Parent Fear and Anxiety out of the Evaluation and IEP Process
by John Peterson Talking with numerous educators over the years, I have heard many colleagues express significant…
Effective Reinforcement Strategies for Children with Autism
by Tranika Jefferson, BCBA, LBA Many teachers have used “First ___, then ____” statements in planning lessons for teaching…
Using Student Strengths to Create Belonging
By Dr. Sara Totten In my role as Director of Student Services, I recently observed in a…
The Forgotten Service Providers: Rethinking Paraprofessional Collaboration
by John Peterson In delivering special education programming, it is becoming more and more common to support…
It’s About Progress, Not Perfection: Celebrating the History of Special Education and Autism Advocacy
by Dr. Kurt Hulett Special education, as we know it today, was born out of conflict and…
